Dodge Sprinter 3500 - Manual (Page 150)

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148 CHASSIS
FRONT STABILIZER BAR, HIGH CAPACITY
Higher capacity
(heavy-duty) front
stabilizer bar
Details and Technology
A higher capacity (larger diameter) stabilizer bar is mounted to the control arms and axle housing. The
stabilizer is a torsion bar made of spring steel and is fitted transversely to the direction of travel. The
stabilizing effect is exerted only under unilateral compression. If there is equal compression on both
sides, the stabilizer bar has no effect.
Benefits and Arguments
• Improved road handling even with an unequally distributed load
•
Reduced roll
The higher capacity stabilizer bar has a more powerful stabilizing effect than the standard version. It
reduces roll which occurs for example when cornering with a load which has a high centre of gravity or
when the front axle load is unequally distributed.
Remarks
This stabilizer bar is recommended for camper vans and vehicles with a similarly high centre of gravity,
for example, box-body vehicles with tail lift, vehicles with aerial platform or vehicles with refrigerated
box body. Standard on 2500 Cargo Van, Passenger Van and Chassis Cab. Available on 3500 Cargo
Van.